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Friction Material Composites: Copper-/Metal-Free Material Design Perspective (2015)

Friction Material Composites

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"Friction Material Composites" by KL Sundarkrishnaa is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

This book examines material composites used in connection with brake friction, their design and safety. To aid in understanding, the essentials of friction are explained. This second edition was extended to include friction material composites without copper, as they offer an environmentally friendlier option. The second edition is intended to support beginners by offering insights into the essentials of friction material composites, helping them to develop a broader understanding of brake friction materials. Friction materials find wide-ranging applications in household and industrial appliances, brake pads for automotive applications, rail brake friction pads and composition brake blocks. This second edition is an introductory volume to a set of related books, and is based on the author's experience and expertise with various material manufacturers, brake manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, researchers and testing labs around the world with which the author has been associated for the past 28 years.

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Best For: Beginners and professionals interested in the design and safety of brake friction materials.
Focus: Fundamentals of friction and the design of copper- and metal-free friction material composites.
Covers: Material composites used in brake friction, including environmentally friendly copper-free options, and their applications in automotive and industrial brakes.
Why It Matters: Provides foundational knowledge to understand and develop safer, more sustainable friction materials for various braking applications.

"Friction Material Composites" by KL Sundarkrishnaa is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Dynamics

Author: KL Sundarkrishnaa

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

This book examines material composites used in connection with brake friction, their design and safety. To aid in understanding, the essentials of friction are explained. This second edition was extended to include friction material composites without copper, as they offer an environmentally friendlier option. The second edition is intended to support beginners by offering insights into the essentials of friction material composites, helping them to develop a broader understanding of brake friction materials. Friction materials find wide-ranging applications in household and industrial appliances, brake pads for automotive applications, rail brake friction pads and composition brake blocks. This second edition is an introductory volume to a set of related books, and is based on the author's experience and expertise with various material manufacturers, brake manufacturers, vehicle manufacturers, researchers and testing labs around the world with which the author has been associated for the past 28 years.

AuthorKL Sundarkrishnaa
PublisherSpringer
Published2015-03-31
ISBN-139783319140681
BindingHardcover
Pages372
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsTechnology & Engineering
TopicDynamics
SeriesSpringer Materials Science

Format: Hardcover

Length: 372 pages

Language: English

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